Freehold, NJ – Matthew Athearn makes most of his driving appearances at Saratoga and Plainridge Park. However, last weekend the 25-year-old from Maine made an appearance at Freehold Raceway. He made his…
Year: 2023
Chase H Hanover a front-end winner in Meadows top pace
Hammered down to 1-5, Chase H Hanover led every step but had to fend off the late challenge of Liteningonthebeach to preserve his victory in Friday’s (Dec. 15) $19,200 Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
Conditioned mini-series set to kick off at MGM Northfield Park
Draws for nine conditioned series are scheduled for as early as Tuesday morning (Dec. 19) at MGM Northfield Park.
PHRA launches “Hot 2 Trot” – It’s not your normal horse racing podcast
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association, an organization dedicated to marketing and promoting Thoroughbred and harness racing, as well as both Thoroughbred and Standardbred breeding, has launched a new podcast, “Hot 2 Trot.”
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Dec. 16
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday night (Dec. 16).
Shenandoah Downs 2023 — by the numbers
Shenandoah Downs completed its 2023 pari-mutuel harness racing season in Woodstock, VA on Oct. 29.
Roberts slams Thursday night Rosecroft card
If Jonathan Roberts is able to catch Johnathan Ahle for the fall driving dash title at Rosecroft, Thursday night’s (Dec. 14) win with HP Lis Shadow in the $12,000 Open I Pace, may be the key race in his comeback.
Margaret Gillon named Caretaker of the Year
Margaret Gillon, who is a longtime and greatly appreciated member of the Burke Brigade, has been named the 2023 Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year.
Second leg of Winter Series highlights Cumberland weekend
The Winter Late Closing Series at First Tracks Cumberland highlights the long weekend of racing at the iconic Southern Maine oval, with five divisions of the Gingerbread Series kicking off the activities on Friday.
Veteran pacers career finales at Monticello
The Au Revoir Pace for 14-year-old senior pacers headlined the Thursday (Dec. 14) afternoon card at Monticello Raceway.